Lab 7

Flexibility and Back Health

The vast majority of us will experience back pain over the course of our life, some more than others. Research has shown that 80% who suffer from chronic back pain can find total or partial relieve by performing stretching and strengthen exercises geared towards back health.
Below are pages in the Wellness text that you can review that offer flexibility exercises, as well as stretches and exercises for a healthy back. If you do not have the wellness text, flexibility and back exercises are provide in the link below.

If you currently suffer from any back problems, please see your doctor before performing any of the stretches or exercises.

Readings

• Flexibility reading 127-131
• Back health reading 143-151

Back Stretches and Exercises

Home Exercises and Stretches contains descriptions, pictures, and animations of the exercises. Link opens new browser window.

Instructions for delivering the assignment

1. Save the following .rtf or .txt files to your local hard drive.
2. Open the file, print out the flexibility and back health information.
3. Try the various stretches and back health exercises so you can answer questions for lab 7’s participation.
4. Click on Blackboard's Assignment button and choose Lab 7: Flexibility and Back Health.
5. Due: 11/12, by 11:55 pm.

Exercises for Flexibility & Back Health .rtf or .txt

Record and track your progress.

Healthy Back Strenghening Program .rtf or .txt

Record and track your progress.